Bathroom remodels are the #1 ROI renovation. In 2026, prices range from $5,000 (powder room update) to $50,000+ (luxury primary bath). Here's actual pricing from current projects.
Powder room (no shower) — $3,500 to $7,000
- Vanity + sink + faucet — $800-1,500
- Toilet — $400-800
- Tile floor (25 sq ft) — $600-1,200
- Paint + trim — $400
- Lighting + electrical — $400-700
- Labor — $1,500-2,500
Mid-range full bath — $10,000 to $18,000
Full demo, new tile shower, new tile floor, vanity, toilet, plumbing rough-in updates.
Luxury primary bath — $25,000 to $60,000+
Freestanding tub, walk-in shower with bench/niches, double vanity, heated floors, custom tile, premium fixtures.
Why bathrooms are 2x as expensive per sq ft as kitchens
- More fixtures per square foot — every fixture = labor + connections
- Waterproofing — Kerdi membrane, glass shower doors
- Hidden plumbing — copper / PEX upgrades
- Electrical — GFCI, exhaust fan, lighting
- Tile — labor-intensive (vs. drywall in kitchens)
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